Bringing a pet to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Last reviewed October 2, 2026

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a rabies-free island nation that does not impose mandatory quarantine on properly documented dogs. Entry rules vary by origin: dogs from high-risk rabies countries need a rabies titer test and an import permit, while dogs from low-risk or rabies-free origins generally need only proof of vaccination and a health certificate. The Veterinary Division of the Ministry of Agriculture is the competent authority; start paperwork at least 2–3 months before travel.

Requirements for your pet

Showing requirements for a dog travelling from United States to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian (e.g., USDA APHIS-accredited vet for US-origin pets, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and not expired
International health certificate endorsed by a government veterinarian within 10 days of travel
Proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
Airline-issued pet travel declaration (if applicable)

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip ~$30–50, health certificate ~$100–200. No titer test or import permit is required for this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the destination agency.

Dogs from rabies-free origins are generally processed quickly. Ensure the rabies vaccine was given at least 21 days before travel and the health certificate is issued within 10 days of arrival. No quarantine is imposed if all documents are in order.

Apply / official dog import page

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian (e.g., USDA APHIS-accredited vet for US-origin pets, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and not expired
International health certificate endorsed by a government veterinarian within 10 days of travel
Proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
Airline-issued pet travel declaration (if applicable)

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip ~$30–50, health certificate ~$100–200. No titer test or import permit is required for this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the destination agency.

Dogs from low-risk rabies countries follow the same basic requirements as rabies-free origins. No titer test or import permit is required. Ensure the rabies vaccine is current and the health certificate is issued within 10 days of arrival.

Apply / official dog import page

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Required

Blood draw 90+ days before travel

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian (e.g., USDA APHIS-accredited vet for US-origin pets, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and not expired
FAVN rabies titer test result (≥0.5 IU/ml) from an approved laboratory
Import permit issued by the Veterinary Division of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
International health certificate endorsed by a government veterinarian within 10 days of travel
Proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
Airline-issued pet travel declaration (if applicable)

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip ~$30–50, health certificate ~$100–200, FAVN titer test ~$100–250, import permit fees vary. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the destination agency.

Dogs from high-risk rabies countries must have a valid FAVN titer test result and an import permit. The titer test must be done at least 90 days before travel. Apply for the import permit well in advance (at least 2 months). No quarantine is required if all conditions are met, but failure to comply may result in refusal of entry or quarantine at the owner's expense.

Apply / official dog import page

Frequently asked questions

It depends on where you are travelling from. If your dog is coming from a high-risk rabies country (e.g., Thailand, Russia, most of Africa, South Asia, the Middle East), a FAVN rabies titer test showing at least 0.5 IU/ml is required. The blood sample must be taken at least 30 days after vaccination and at least 90 days before travel. Dogs from low-risk or rabies-free countries do not need a titer test.

No, there is no mandatory quarantine for dogs that meet all entry requirements. However, if your dog arrives without the correct paperwork (rabies vaccination, health certificate, titer test if required, import permit if required), it may be detained or refused entry. Quarantine, if imposed, would be at the owner's expense.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines does not publish a specific limit for non-commercial pet movement, but as a general rule in the Caribbean region, up to 5 pets per traveller are typically considered non-commercial. If you are bringing more than 5 dogs, you should contact the Veterinary Division in advance as commercial import rules may apply.

Yes. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines does not exempt emotional support or service dogs from import requirements. All dogs, regardless of function, must have a rabies vaccination certificate, a health certificate endorsed by a government veterinarian, and a microchip. If arriving from a high-risk rabies country, a titer test and import permit are also required. Airlines may have additional rules for service dogs in the cabin.

The health certificate must be issued by a government-endorsed veterinarian within 10 days of arrival in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It must be in English or accompanied by a certified translation.

Start at least 3 months before travel if your dog is from a high-risk rabies country, because the titer test must be done at least 90 days before travel and the import permit application can take several weeks. For low-risk or rabies-free origins, start at least 1 month before travel to ensure the rabies vaccine is valid (at least 21 days after vaccination) and the health certificate is issued within 10 days of arrival.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines does not publish a breed ban list for dogs. However, airlines may have restrictions on brachycephalic (flat-faced) breeds such as pugs, bulldogs, and boxers, especially for cargo transport. Check with your airline before booking.

Showing requirements for a cat travelling from United States to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian or accredited private veterinarian endorsed by the competent authority of the origin country · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and current
Veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
Proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip

Rough budget

Rough ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccination ~$20-50. No titer test or import permit is required for this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Animal Health Division.

No import permit is required for cats from rabies-free countries. The cat must be accompanied by a health certificate and proof of current rabies vaccination. No quarantine is imposed on arrival.

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian or accredited private veterinarian endorsed by the competent authority of the origin country · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Not required

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and current
Veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
Proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip

Rough budget

No import permit is required for cats from low-risk countries. The cat must be accompanied by a health certificate and proof of current rabies vaccination. No quarantine is imposed on arrival.

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Required

Blood draw 90+ days before travel

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian or accredited private veterinarian endorsed by the competent authority of the origin country · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Required

Documents checklist

Import permit issued by the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Animal Health Division
Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and current
FAVN rabies titer test result (≥0.5 IU/ml) from an OIE/WHO-approved laboratory
Veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
Proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip

Rough budget

Rough ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccination ~$20-50, FAVN titer test ~$100-250, import permit fee ~$50-150. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Animal Health Division.

Cats from high-risk countries require an import permit and a valid rabies titer test. The permit must be obtained before travel. No quarantine is imposed on arrival if all conditions are met.

Frequently asked questions

It depends on the rabies-risk status of the country you are travelling from. If your cat is coming from a high-risk country (e.g., Thailand, Russia, most of Africa, South Asia, or the Middle East), you must obtain an import permit from the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Animal Health Division before travel. For rabies-free or low-risk countries (e.g., EU, US, UK, Japan, Australia), no import permit is required.

A rabies titer test (FAVN) is required only for cats originating from high-risk countries. The test must be performed at least 90 days after the last rabies vaccination and within 12 months before travel. The result must show a rabies antibody level of at least 0.5 IU/ml. For cats from rabies-free or low-risk countries, no titer test is required.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally allows up to 5 pets per non-commercial traveller without triggering commercial import regulations. If you are bringing more than 5 cats or dogs, you will need to comply with additional commercial import requirements, including a veterinary import permit and possibly a quarantine arrangement. Always confirm the current limit with the Animal Health Division before travel.

No. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines does not grant exemptions for emotional support or service animals. All cats, regardless of their role, must meet the same import requirements: microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, and, if applicable, import permit and titer test. Airlines may have their own policies for cabin travel, but the country's import rules apply equally.

Kittens must be at least 12 weeks old at the time of rabies vaccination, and then must wait 21 days after vaccination before travel. So the minimum age for entry is 15 weeks (about 3.5 months). There is no separate minimum age in months beyond this vaccination timing.

No. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines does not impose quarantine on cats arriving from any country, provided all import requirements (microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, and for high-risk countries, import permit and titer test) are met. There is no quarantine station at the airport; your cat can enter directly.

You will need: (1) a rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and current, (2) a veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel by an official government veterinarian, (3) proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip, and (4) for high-risk countries, an import permit and a FAVN rabies titer test result. Keep copies of all documents with you and be ready to present them at the port of entry.

Showing requirements for a ferret travelling from United States to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian (e.g., USDA APHIS-accredited veterinarian for US-origin pets, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and not expired
International health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
Import permit issued by the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Transformation, Industry and Labour
Proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip

Rough budget

Rough ballpark only, not a guaranteed price: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, import permit fee ~$50-150, rabies vaccination ~$20-50. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ministry of Agriculture.

Ferrets are not listed as prohibited, but import is subject to discretionary approval. An import permit must be obtained before travel. Rabies vaccination is required even from rabies-free countries. No quarantine on arrival if all documents are in order.

Apply / official ferret import page

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Not required

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian (e.g., USDA APHIS-accredited veterinarian for US-origin pets, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and not expired
International health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
Import permit issued by the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Transformation, Industry and Labour
Proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip

Rough budget

Same requirements as free tier. Ferrets from low-risk countries are not subject to rabies titer testing or quarantine, provided they have a valid rabies vaccination and import permit.

Apply / official ferret import page

Microchip

Required

ISO 11784/11785

Rabies vaccine

Required

From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel

Rabies titer test (FAVN)

Required

Blood draw 90+ days before travel

Quarantine

None

Health certificate

Required

Official government veterinarian (e.g., USDA APHIS-accredited veterinarian for US-origin pets, or equivalent national authority) · valid 10 days before arrival

Import permit

Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel and not expired
FAVN rabies titer test result (≥0.5 IU/ml) from an approved laboratory
International health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
Import permit issued by the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Transformation, Industry and Labour
Proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip

Rough budget

Rough ballpark only, not a guaranteed price: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, FAVN titer test ~$100-250, import permit fee ~$50-150, rabies vaccination ~$20-50. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ministry of Agriculture.

Ferrets from high-risk rabies countries require a rabies titer test in addition to vaccination. The titer test must be done at least 90 days after vaccination and at least 30 days before travel. No quarantine on arrival if all conditions are met. Import permit must be obtained in advance.

Apply / official ferret import page

Frequently asked questions

Yes, but you must obtain an import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture before travel. Ferrets are not explicitly banned, but import is subject to approval. You will need a rabies vaccination certificate, a health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, and proof of microchip.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines does not publish a specific limit for non-commercial pet ferrets. However, importing more than 5 animals may be considered commercial and require additional permits. Contact the Ministry of Agriculture for guidance if you plan to bring multiple ferrets.

No. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines does not exempt emotional support or service animals from import requirements. All ferrets must meet the same rabies vaccination, health certificate, and import permit rules.

It depends on the origin country. If your ferret is coming from a high-risk rabies country (e.g., Thailand, Russia, most of Africa), a FAVN titer test with a result of at least 0.5 IU/ml is required, taken at least 90 days after vaccination and at least 30 days before travel. For low-risk or rabies-free countries, no titer test is required.

Processing times vary, but apply at least 4-6 weeks before travel. The permit is issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Transformation, Industry and Labour. Fees are approximately $50-150 USD, but confirm current fees with the Ministry.

No quarantine is required if all import conditions are met: valid rabies vaccination, health certificate, import permit, and (for high-risk origins) a passing titer test. If documents are incomplete, quarantine or refusal of entry may occur.

The ferret must be at least 3 months old and vaccinated against rabies at least 21 days before travel. This ensures the vaccine is effective and the animal is old enough to meet health requirements.

Good to know

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is rabies-free. All dog imports require a health certificate endorsed by a government veterinarian and proof of rabies vaccination. The Veterinary Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, and Rural Transformation is the competent authority. There is no mandatory quarantine for dogs that meet all entry requirements, but animals arriving without proper documentation may be detained or refused entry. Airlines serving Kingstown (via Barbados or other hubs) may have their own additional requirements.

Airline rules & connecting flights

Government import rules are only half the picture — your airline sets its own pet policy on top of them: whether your petcan fly in the cabin at all, size/weight limits for the carrier, breed embargoes (many airlines refuse brachycephalic breeds like bulldogs and pugs in cargo), and seasonal heat restrictions. Check your specific airline's pet policy before booking — see IATA's Traveler's Pet Corner .

If your flight has a layover, the transit country can have its own pet rules — sometimes these apply even if you never leave the airport. If you're transiting through another country on the way to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, check that country's pet-entry/transit rules separately (search "pets" on this site for that country too).